Nick De Simone

Labelbox is a collaborative training data platform for rapidly building artificial intelligence applications. We help organizations create and manage labeled data at scale, taking AI and Machine Learning from R&D into production. We are backed by Andreesen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, First Round Capital, Gradient Ventures (Google's AI Investment firm), and B Capital Group. Reach out directly to ndesimone@labelbox.com to learn how we simplify, improve and accelerate your AI & ML training.

- Managed inside sales team of 8 toward meeting and exceeding KPIs on weekly, monthly & quarterly basis - Individually generated 25-30 qualified meetings a month, consistently placing within the top 5 across the North America business development team - Helped initiate 81 Proof of Value trials leading to 21 closed deals, amounting to $3.5M of closed business - Led new candidate interviews, hiring initiatives and internal, virtual trainings for new team members - Named North America 'Employee of the Month' in November 2020, March 2021 & September 2021

- Managed Costco Optical Sunglass Roadshow independently, used interpersonal communication skills and relationship-building abilities to help reach a record-high $27k in sales in a single week. - Perform administrative duties to improve overall organization and maintain smooth work flow at peak season. - Contribute to delivery of fair, hospitable service to all members under pressure and in difficult situations. Keep members informed of our services and communicate via phone when necessary.

- Managed all PRSSA social media accounts using analytics software such as Hootsuite and StatPlus - Responsible for creating promotional content and keeping chapter members, alumni and the public informed

- Assisted with composition of press releases, player biographies and game previews/recaps across multiple sports - Helped with gameday operations including statistics, scoreboard, social media engagement & press conferences

- Applied strong customer service and interpersonal skills by greeting customers in a warm, sincere manner - Ensured work areas followed Food Safety standards and administered quality, efficient service under pressure

- Provided exceptional guest experience in designated store areas through positive, customer-first approach - Contributed to strongest in-store sales team and supported sales by managing merchandise, signs and labels

- Help to refine and execute current communications plan including print and online materials - Research and implement communications effort on social media websites (ie FaceBook, YouTube) - Evaluate current communications/marketing efforts & make adjustments/recommendations as needed - Write copy for print ads, marketing campaigns and website - Compile relevant data on homelessness to use in various communications efforts - Research and suggest new ways to reach target audiences - Maintain list of contact information for target audiences - Help to plan and coordinate yearly events - Develop and help to execute marketing plan to promote 11th Annual Gala & Auction to target audiences - Archive and catalog previous marketing campaigns - Research relevant events and publications to incorporate into HomeAid’s marketing efforts - Maintain files, records, and contracts related to all events - Prepare materials for event committee meetings - Track attendees, sponsors, vendors and others for all events - Update all marketing and communications activities related to events

- Worked cooperatively with LLS Volunteer Manager to create a strategy to raise funds for blood cancer at Virginia Tech - Used this strategy as a prototype for LLS fundraising campaigns at universities around the country - Personally created detailed and compelling fundraising letters sent out to all organizations/parties researched to have involvement in cancer in some way - Initiated and maintained communication with multiple individuals - Managed funds raised and created official Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Venmo account